Full-Time, Permanent
Greenwood, WI
The forklift operator is responsible for the efficient material handling and loading and placement of finished, palletized products. This individual is expected to conduct themselves in a matter which promotes the continuous improvement of Grassland’s mission for quality, safety and efficient production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety and quality assurance practices
- Verify quality control items such as sampling, coding and packaging
- Organize and rotate stock within FIFO guidelines
- Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping
- Communicate with inventory and shipping personnel regarding ongoing organization of product
- Perform forklift operations for the Packaging and Shipping & Receiving departments
- Complete order fulfillment and all documentation associated for incoming and outbound trailers
- Account for daily production totals and product placement
- Demonstrate an understanding of incoming and outgoing products and materials
- Contribute to general cleaning and housekeeping throughout the plant as needed
- Follow standard operating procedures and complete necessary training elements and competencies
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor and backfill throughout the department as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment
- Ability to understand product identification and coding
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of understanding of the layout of coolers, freezers and warehouse locations
- Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality and efficiency
- Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance
- Must maintain necessary certifications and comply with Grassland forklift policies for the operation of powered industrial equipment
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Minimum of 1 year of forklift operations experience preferred